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【5】 Matching bracelets!

I moved towards her, with slow and deliberate steps.

My gaze was caught in a silent worship, an intensity that only ignited around her.

Her cheeks bloomed with a soft blush, and in that flush, she looked simply adorable.

And believe me when I say even after so many years, she was looking as breathtaking as ever, so wishful, just like an angel.

My breath hitched when she started running towards me and then unexpectedly, her chest collided with mine like finally a big wave hit the shore after trying so many times.

She wrapped her arms around my neck, her face brushing against my shoulder.

I hadn’t dared to hope she’d take that step, initiate this closeness.

Now feeling her this close in my embrace was everything. The thought of anyone taking her away from me felt unbearable.

Every fiber of my being screamed for this moment to stretch into forever, to never, ever end.

I inhaled deeply as if I was holding my breath. The fragrance of her hair did something giddy to my brain.

Then with utmost care, with utmost gentleness, my arms circled around her, pulling her even tighter like she was something precious.

The delicate perfume of roses and something uniquely her filled my lungs.

She became the oxygen I was breathing, became the only woman to rule over my heart, became the devotion of my soul.

My heartbeat rose and when I glanced at my watch to check my pulse, fair enough, it was beating faster than my normal rhythm.

I usually scoffed at those readings, but right now, I didn’t need a monitor to tell me the truth.

It was her, her very presence, her undeniable charm, that had my heart surging.

And yet, this rapid beat was the most satisfying, most calming, most serene sensation I’d ever felt.

I felt so distant from everything else but so utterly connected to her.

Closing my eyes, wanting to savor every microsecond, I felt her body melt against mine.

Hesitating, I pulled her a little closer. But that was the end of hesitation when she tightened her grip around my shoulders.

To return it, I let my hand press the small of her back against me.

God, I couldn’t bear the thought of her leaving, of me letting go of her. If only time would simply stand still right here and let me spend the rest of my life with her.

Her face was now tucked into my neck, and I could feel the smile spreading on her face because a spontaneous smile broke free on my own lips.